Director of Sales & Marketing | Holiday Inn Auckland Airport

Ready to spread the word about our exceptional guest experiences? We’re searching for an accomplished Sales & Marketing Director with the strategic nous to help us develop a clear and highly effective strategy that will drive improved sales and grow Revenue Generation Index (RGI).
  A little taste of your day-to-day:
  Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be: ● Managing daily sales activities and coaching your team to deliver to their full potential ● Working closely with Holiday Inn (HI) brand, IHG One Rewards and the wider IHG Commercial teams to deliver market share growth and best-in-class sales performance. ● Leading marketing efforts to up-sell guests on hotel services, offerings, and amenities ● Creating and implementing sales plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy, increase average rates, increase volume, food and beverage and banquet sales    ● Producing and reviewing monthly reports to monitor performance  ● Defining a clear and distinctive market position to address long-term trends, risks, and opportunities.
  What We need from you: ● Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in marketing or related field   ● Four or more years of experience in a hospitality or hotel sales and marketing setting with direct supervisory experience over a sales team ● Strong knowledge of the hospitality market, key demand drivers and business management ● Strong leadership skills, communication and ability to think strategically to design plans and achieve targets ●  You must meet the legal requirements to work in New Zealand
  What you can expect from us:
  We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – – including dry cleaning, great accommodation discounts and superb training. Most importantly, we strive to create and support a friendly, respectful and engaging teamwork culture.
  Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate our differences and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. 
  IHG gives every member of the team  the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing  framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.  
  So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?